This is contained in
a statement issued and signed by NIPC Head, Press and Protocol, Daniel Awurum
on Monday.
The Council is expected to serve as a platform for the
development of stronger commercial ties and the improvement of bilateral trade
and investment flows between the two countries.
This, is the outcome of a meeting between NIPC and a
business delegation from Republic of Chad, led by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Chad,
Mr Sadique Abubakar and Ambassador of Chad to Nigeria, Mr Abakar Chiami in
Abuja.
Mr Emeka Offor, Executive Secretary, NIPC, said: ”It will
encourage, promote and coordinate investments in the country.”
Chiami, in a remark stated that both countries recognised
the potential value of the informal trade activities across their borders hence
the need to formalise business activities between both countries.
Chiami, while making case for setting up the Joint Business
Council, further suggested that NIPC should translate its Book of States into
French language.
This, he said would enable Chadian businessmen to understand
and appreciate Nigeria’s investment environment.
On his part, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Chad stated that he has
been particularly interested in increasing the trade and investment between
both countries, since he assumed office in January 2021.
Abubakar, who was Nigeria’s former Chief of Air Staff said
it was important to note that the trade and investment relationship between
Nigeria and Chad, which were majorly informal, predated political independence
of both countries.
Chiami, while making case for setting up the Joint Business
Council, further suggested that NIPC should translate its Book of States into
French language.
This, he said would enable Chadian businessmen to understand
and appreciate Nigeria’s investment environment.
On his part, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Chad stated that he has
been particularly interested in increasing the trade and investment between
both countries, since he assumed office in January 2021.
Abubakar, who was Nigeria’s former Chief of Air Staff said
it was important to note that the trade and investment relationship between
Nigeria and Chad, which were majorly informal, predated political independence
of both countries.
“I think we can also look forward to how we can promote
trade through cargo flights between both countries,” he said.
The establishment of the Joint Business Council is expected
to foster bilateral relations between key public and private sector
stakeholders in both countries.
It will drive the actualisation of tangible investments
which, will drive economic growth and development. (NAN)
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